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title: "Courier Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065532"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-16"
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# Courier Services

Buyer: CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065532

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## Summary

Cambridge City Council is inviting bids for the provision of courier services under an open competition procurement process. This tender, titled 'Courier Services', requires qualified suppliers to manage daily mail collection and delivery within Cambridge, UK. It is currently at the tender stage, with submissions accepted until 2nd March 2026, and the contract to commence on 1st April 2026. The tender encompasses services for the transfer of council mail, ensuring secure handling and compliance with UK GDPR. The service operates Monday through Friday, with specific collection and delivery times. The procurement relates to the post and courier services industry, with a total contract value of GBP 12,000 (net), and allowances for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises to compete.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in courier and mail services, particularly those with capabilities in secure document handling and logistical precision. Small to medium-sized enterprises, as well as voluntary organisations, are well-positioned to leverage this opportunity, especially if they can demonstrate proficiency in maintaining high service levels, such as an on-time delivery rate of 98%, and ensure compliance with stringent data protection standards. Successful bidders will benefit from a two-year contract with potential extensions, allowing for strategic business expansion within the public sector.

## Notice

Cambridge City Council requires qualified suppliers to provide courier services for the collection and secure delivery of council mail from the Royal Mail sorting office to designated council site/sites. Service Requirements The successful supplier will be required to: * Collect mail daily from Royal Mail Sorting Office - Clifton Road, Cambridge CB1 7QQ * Deliver securely to Mandela House, Via Downing Place, Cambridge CB2 3EL * Provide secure handling in compliance with UK GDPR * Maintain chain of custody documentation * Ensure contingency arrangements for missed or delayed collections * Handle parcels and oversized mail as required Frequency * Days of operation: Monday to Friday excluding public/bank holidays * Collection time window: From 8.00am when sorting office opens * Delivery deadline: 9.30am Staff Requirements * Staff must be identity-checked * Staff must wear uniform/ID * Staff must be trained in data protection and secure handling Service Levels (KPIs / SLAs) * On-time delivery rate: 98% * On -time delivery rate 100% during elections - dates will be communicated * Incident reporting timeframe: 4 hours Data Protection The supplier must comply with: * Data Protection Act 2018 * UK GDPR * Council information security policies Insurance * Employers' Liability: PS1m * Public Liability: PS1m Authorisation to Collect from Royal Mail Supplier must secure all necessary permissions for third-party collection. The contract duration will be 24 months, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months subject to the agreement of both parties.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013958-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000 |
| Lots value | £12,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB2 1BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | Market |
| Westminster constituency | Cambridge |
| Delivery location | TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64100000 - Post and courier services

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2026 at 15:39 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013958-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013958-2026
  16th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/RFx/RFxSummary?rfxId=ad4c4829-4b0b-f111-813c-005056b64545&projectId=5c9eb07a-4a0b-f111-813c-005056b64545
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12104

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Home/About
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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